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an act of traveling a short way to do or get something
He was sent out on an urgent errand.
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Recent Examples of errand
The switch surprised and frustrated residents who stopped to vote during their work dayor between errands only to be redirected elsewhere — an outcome predicted by county officials and voting rights activists who feared the GOP’s arrangement would disenfranchise voters.
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Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
After a modest demurral, Angela left to run errands.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Before picking up the elementary student from school, her last errand of the day is stopping at the bank.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 3 Mar. 2026
The flexible build and cushioned footbed allow for all-day comfort, while their sleek shape transitions easily from yard work to quick neighborhood errands.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
After a modest demurral, Angela left to run errands.
—John Kenney, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Before picking up the elementary student from school, her last errand of the day is stopping at the bank.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
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Future hypersonic platform The aircraft is the latest in a series of prototypes designed to rapidly test and refine technologies needed for high-Mach flight.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of people have also left on commercial flights from major transit hubs in the United Arab Emirates.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The service To minimize its environmental footprint, the hotel employs locals—from builders and gardeners to chefs and hotel staff—who are happy to advise on boat trips, hikes in the mountains, and the best restaurants in nearby villages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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His trip comes after a February visit by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, which was focused on the country's oil potential.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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Our first glimpse of Tommy chained up, pleading to be let go, is through the eyes of a young Macedonian refugee, Katrina (Monika Frajczyk), being given a tour of the large countryside manor where she’s just been hired by Chris for twice-a-week housework.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Style it with sneakers and a belt bag for a walking tour, then switch to dressier accessories for a night out.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ball began hot, and the Hornets seemed to be on their way to keeping the good times during their recent excursions going.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Xuan Fernando has been going on State Street’s Community Fruit excursions since Daly started them.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Located in the uber-posh Mayfair neighborhood, with Buckingham Palace just a jaunt across Hyde Park, the Four Seasons at Park Lane is as stately a property as the postcode demands.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Carnival Vista and Mardi Gras also stop at the brand’s newest private destination there during their year-round jaunts in the Caribbean out of Port Canaveral.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
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Tankaneo 2-piece Linen Set This Tankaneo linen set features a pleated cap-sleeve babydoll top and matching wide-leg pants, perfect for casual days, beach trips, and weekend outings.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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During an outing with Kennedy's family at a rowdy pub, the pair snuck away for an impromptu date.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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